Martial Arts Video References for Overgrowth

[Conner36]

Pic nr 2: that's one way to get an edge over your opponent in a fencing match!

for sure... bringing your broadsword to a fencing match pretty much guarantees you a win.

[Ragdollmaster]

I know Krav Maga has probably been mentioned at some point, but here's a relatively in-depth video of it. Kind of lengthy. Shows a lot of the basic but integral techniques of the martial art.

[Endoperez]

I know Krav Maga has probably been mentioned at some point, but here's a relatively in-depth video of it. Kind of lengthy. Shows a lot of the basic but integral techniques of the martial art.

Not visible in my country (Finland)!

Pity, it sounded interesting.

[Ragdollmaster]

Well, it's from a series called "Human Weapon", where these two guys go around learning about dozens of different martial arts styles across the world. Maybe you could find that episode on a TV site like Hulu or something?

[Endoperez]

Hulu doesn't work in Finland, either. As far as I know, there's no legal way to view English-subtitled shows outside of the big English-speaking countries. I'm not sure where the areas are drawn, exactly, but the broadcasters don't have rights to show the shows outside of specific areas, usually just a single country.

[Ragdollmaster]

Hm, I'll try downloading it and uploading the video for you on a site like filesmelt or something

[Endoperez]

Hm, I'll try downloading it and uploading the video for you on a site like filesmelt or something

If I really wanted to, I could probably find it online somewhere myself. It might also be available on the normal TV, which I'll get to watch soon any way.

[Ragdollmaster]

Well, in any case, I just let it upload since I wasn't doing much For anyone who's outside of the region restriction and wants to see it:

Link

It is 230mb so it might take a little while to download!

[Endoperez]

Matchges from a spear-fighting tournament held in Poland earlier this year. All the spears are long, two-handed ones, no shields. Besides the stabs, there's strikes with the haft.

[Endoperez]

French demonstration of how a full plate armor doesn't really restrict your movement.

[Count Roland]

French demonstration of how a full plate armor doesn't really restrict your movement.

Pretty cool, I kinda wonder if that armour was made using modern techniques or old ones (also old or new materials?)

[Endoperez]

So it seems, the tag has now been fixed! Thanks for the tip.

[Korban3]

Haha, the demonstration of plate armor was very cool. I'm not sure I would have been able to do that ladder thing normally without killing myself. If OG ever gets plate armor, I think that it will remove stealth as a mission option entirely.

[Endoperez]

Haha, the demonstration of plate armor was very cool. I'm not sure I would have been able to do that ladder thing normally without killing myself. If OG ever gets plate armor, I think that it will remove stealth as a mission option entirely.

It seems like there won't be full head-to-toes plate, and even metal armor is at least somewhat rare. One dog clan has access to it, but it's probably their specialty.
http://blog.wolfire.com/2010/04/Sword-Breaker

[Korban3]

Yes, the post linked to an epic story, and it was sweet. I feel that plate armor wouldn't fit Overgrowth really well, just doesn't seem it's prevailing style. I won't stop a dog from wearing it as long as I has a hammer.